The Gemini comes equipped with kick up rudders. What they don’t tell you is that the degree to which your rudders kick up may vary depending on what day of the week your boat was built. I beached the Turtle stern up, to do some bottom work, in almost the exact same spot that a…
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Upgrades Part 3
Here’s the final post about modifications and upgrades that were made to the boat. The following is a list of things that were added for comfort and convenience. A swiveling captain’s chair and swiveling and sliding admiral’s chair were installed. They were mounted using a Garelick side mount kit, 2 swivels, a Garelick seat slide,…
Upgrades Part 2
In this second post about modifications and upgrades I’m going to go over the changes that were made to make the boat stronger and safer. Using a few blocks, a deck organizer, and pair of rope clutches, the main halyard, topping lift, and the reef lines were run back to the helm. Additionally one of…
Making the boat your own
Most often when you buy a boat many changes and upgrades are made. Some of these changes are just personal preferences or to make the boat feel more like home. Other modifications and upgrades are to make the boat better suited to your needs based on your planned use and/or cruising grounds. Here’s a list…
What’s your favorite on the water activity?
We’re taking a poll on our facebook page. After you click on the link, it’s right on the top of our page. Please cast your vote. The results of this poll just may determine where we end up in the future and/or what services we may offer down the road.
New short edit of the Cruising the Keys video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-83fDcXIBA&list=UUaMykx2U3DOHTGACxFsaNWQ
The Grouchy Turtle is in the Volvo Ocean Race!
You can see us off in the distance on the top of the frame at 39:30 – 39:45 And to the right side of the frame at 1:11:50 – 1:11:57 and 1:12:03 – 1:12:11 And at 44:30 – 44:50 you can see the lead boat go right past us!
Battle of the tugs
2 tugs moving a freighter through the Miami River. http://youtu.be/ZOf0MkHH5bc
First day with the new wheels
Boat at the Miami Boat show doing donuts around Bayside using a bow thruster. I was convinced he was going to hit the dock or another boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3cICtV02Es&list=UUaMykx2U3DOHTGACxFsaNWQ&index=1&feature=plpp_video
